filtration

I've just finished building a PVC overflow system for my 400 gallon tank (tempered glass, can't be drilled) but I've run into an issue where if I just have the valve fully opened, it empties the internal weir (90mm pvc pipe with one end capped and a mesh vent over as the weir 'teeth') which...

Hi all. I have a planted 75g running on a Fluval 407 canister. It’s been going for about five months now, and I’m starting to get worried about having not cleaned it yet. Like I do all this regular maintenance every week and then I glance at the filter and get a cartoonishly sized sweat bead...

Hey everyone! I have a 90-gallon planted tank with an FX6 filter setup. Recently I have noticed that filters flow has been extremely slow, in contrast to its usual high output. I have cleaned the filter pads (in tank water) rinsed out the intake and outtake tubes, but neither of these have...

A 75 gallon aquarium tank with custom cut glass dividers. I meant to use it for a sump for my stingray/Arowana tank, but I never get to it. The brand is Aqueon. Absolutely no crack and no leak. The back ground of the tank is painted with black paint with a small paint chip. If you use it for a...

Good morning all, I'll currently in the process of setting up a drilled 270 (84x24x31) and as much as I'd love to do a sump the weight constraints of the tank location won't allow me to put another 1200 pounds of weight on floor. Long story short this will be the forever home for my Fahaka...

Moved and getting out of the fish hobby. Eheim 2260 Canister Filter (1500XL) - + Media Included = 325$ Will Ship for extra 50$ in USA. or Local pick up : Palm Coast, FL

Hi y’all! I’m cycling a 90g tank currently with a FX6 canister filter and a sponge filter. However, they have both gotten disgusting, but I am not sure if this is just due to the amount of Fritz Live I’ve used, or if it’s just icky. Should I clean them, or wait for the tank to be cycled? For...

Hello, I recently got 2 new aquariums, one of these will be a big upgrade for my African cichlids and the other I'm planning on using for when I get my first freshwater stingray. The stingray I'm planning on getting is a mini marble motoro and will have 3 mono pbass. My tanks are getting...

Hi all. What is the desired turnover rate to achieve best water quality for a tank ? And what is the minimum turnover rate, be it big or small tank. I plan on keeping some slow flow, air breathing fish, and also some fish that require strong flow/current. I have a 900 liters tank which I plan on...

Does anyone have experience in using filter socks in their sump system? How does it differ from filter wool?

Hello everyone, i was just wondering what would be the best weir/overflow for a sump? Without drilling Kind regards Ashton

I have a Super Highback Gold Aro 7" brought home 7 days ago. 4ft tank with a Sobo FK- 1504 sponge power filter with bio balls. Is it enough for my aro tank filtration? He started eating chicken heart pieces of 0.5inch. Once I'll feed chicken heart and once Hikari Food Sticks. But I'm really...

I have a 4x2x2 120g that currently houses my 2 Oscars but will be home to my Bichir collection that I'm starting but will take some time to fulfill the list of my upper jaw selection ! I was thinking of upgrading from my SunSun HW 3000 canister to a sump or a refugium and I really don't want to...

Hey guys. I had posted about canister vs sump filtration for a 265 I was possibly going to buy and another amazing deal came on my plate to purchase a 375 acrylic tank for next to nothing... I mean seriously, I basically got this thing for free so I went ahead and locked it down sight unseen...

I have a new 55 gallon set up and I was using a old whisper filter for the tank but its driving me insane with motor noise. Any suggestions? The tank is my headboard so i need quiet.

Hi guys, I currently have a 120g(175g with the sump) mix hap set up. And I am working toward full automation. (I am not using apex on this specific project because it is not cost-effective on freshwater setup) At the moment, I have wifi power plugs and power strips to control all of my device(...

Hello All, I have built a 7X3X3 ft concrete tank outside my home. Please suggest the filtration system and fish stocking. Thanks

I newly setup a 220 Gallon aquarium recently, and am new to this whole large aquarium game. I upgraded from my old 100 gallon since fish were getting larger. Fish include male motoro singray, 2 NTT datnoids, 1 red oscar. And plan on doing 50-40% water changes weekly. I currently have, 1...

Are there any good sponge Filters that could be used for a 75 gallon tank with one Texas cichlid in it?

I have a 55 gallon tank with a 6 inch flowerhorn in it. I have a penguin 350 and whisper 40. Looking to change up my filtration. Both hobs are old and loud. I've only ran hobs in the past but am open to anything. Anyone have some ideas?